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Portsmouth, New Hampshire houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Portsmouth, NH (Rockingham County) — Census median home value $640,600, county listing prices up about 2.4% over the past year. Market data for Portsmouth houses and the broader area.
Portsmouth, NH is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — this guide covers houses in Portsmouth and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 22,332, with a median household income of $105,756. Census data puts Portsmouth houses at a median value of $640,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Rockingham County's current median listing price runs $744,925, up about 2.4% over the past year.
Market overview
Portsmouth housing market
Portsmouth is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Portsmouth and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$640,600
Population (Census ACS)
22,332
Median household income
$105,756
County price trend (2025)
4.54% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Portsmouth market snapshot
Population
22,332
Median Household Income
$105,756
Median Home Value (city)
$640,600
Median Listing Price (Rockingham County)
$744,925
Median Gross Rent
$1,778/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.4%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Portsmouth's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $640,600. Separately, Rockingham County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $744,925. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Rockingham County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.54% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Portsmouth has an estimated population of 22,332 and a median household income of $105,756, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Portsmouth's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Portsmouth FAQ
What are houses worth in Portsmouth, NH?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Portsmouth at $640,600. Rockingham County's current median listing price runs $744,925, up about 2.4% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Portsmouth, NH?
For owner-occupied houses in Portsmouth, Census ACS data shows a median value of $640,600. Active listing prices in Rockingham County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Portsmouth, NH?
Portsmouth houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Rockingham County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Portsmouth, NH?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Portsmouth's population at approximately 22,332.
What's the median rent in Portsmouth, NH?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Portsmouth at approximately $1,778 per month.
What is the median household income in Portsmouth, NH?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Portsmouth at approximately $105,756.
Is the Portsmouth housing market growing?
Rockingham County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.54% annual change in 2025.
Is Portsmouth, NH affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Portsmouth's median home value at about 6.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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